New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) Over 36 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 pm in 49 constituencies amid sporadic violence and EVM glitches. Maharashtra and Ladakh saw varied turnout rates, while West Bengal faced significant clashes between TMC and BJP. Poll boycotts and protests were reported from various states.
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The BJP leader also asked the EC officials to discuss the matter with the collectors of Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban District and ensure voters do not face any problem due to the slow pace of voting at the booths.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati, and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray were among the famous faces who queued up at the polling booths on Monday to caste their votes in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections.